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Monday, 8 April 2013

Low-cost bamboo housing in vietnam by H&P architects

The low-cost housing project is situated in a flood-stricken region that receives extreme temperaturesyear-round. meeting the basic residential needs of a residential dwelling, the building will be assembled using minimal components and bamboomodule units. secured using anchors, ties and solid connections, the structure will be strong enough to float in floods. built with local materialssuch as bamboo, leaves and recycled oil containers, the concept combines traditional architectural characteristics to distinguish the exterior fabric.costing just under 2000USD per unit, the plan allows for mass-production, and the ability for villagers to build themselves.